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dennislanier
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May 12, 2013

Vinyl molding

Having a problem with the vinyl molding on my Jayco Granite Ridge coming loose. This is about 1 inch wide and covers the vertical seams near the rear of the unit. It seems to be attached with 2 narrow strips of double-sided foam tape. Anyone encountered this problem? Before I go to the camping store to look for this tape I would like to know how you handled it. I have seen this tape before at Lowe's etc. but I would have to cut it myself into very thin strips unless I get some "custom made" at the camping store. Don't know if any other kind of adhesive or caulk might work better.
  • If I am not wrong, eternabond makes a double sided tape that should work just fine. It comes in different widths so it may be something you can use without having to cut it down. Go online and do a search on eternabond tape. It is pretty expensive compared to other stuff, but this stuff works great and will last a lifetime. Good luck
  • clydedoerr wrote:
    If I am not wrong, eternabond makes a double sided tape that should work just fine. It comes in different widths so it may be something you can use without having to cut it down. Go online and do a search on eternabond tape. It is pretty expensive compared to other stuff, but this stuff works great and will last a lifetime. Good luck


    You're right, I checked and they do make different sizes of double sided tape. Looks like that may be a good solution. Thanks for the input.
  • I have 2006 Jayco Granite Ridge 2900, the vinyl molding on ours comes loose at the turn where the Ford cutaway van cab meets the overhand above the cab. I've just been tucking it back in after every trip.
  • jsmart wrote:
    I have 2006 Jayco Granite Ridge 2900, the vinyl molding on ours comes loose at the turn where the Ford cutaway van cab meets the overhand above the cab. I've just been tucking it back in after every trip.


    I have nowhere to tuck mine in. It is about a one inch wide vinyl strip that is taped over the seam where the back cap meets the sidewall. The vinyl strip has two very narrow strips of two sided tape which sticks it to the surface, but the tape has weathered and lost its "stickiness" so it comes loose easily. Looking for a solution to re-stick it that is better than the standard foam two sided tape which doesn't hold up and is too wide to begin with. I am going to order some of the Eternabond two sided tape and give it a try unless someone has a better suggestion.
  • jsmart wrote:
    I have 2006 Jayco Granite Ridge 2900, the vinyl molding on ours comes loose at the turn where the Ford cutaway van cab meets the overhand above the cab. I've just been tucking it back in after every trip.

    I had this problem as well. The molding shrinks a bit with age and pulls out of the track. I fixed this by cutting the molding near the bottom and then adding a new piece for the last 3 or 4 inches, it's a slightly different color (bright white) but its small and near the ground so not noticeable.

    dennislanier wrote:
    jsmart wrote:
    I have 2006 Jayco Granite Ridge 2900, the vinyl molding on ours comes loose at the turn where the Ford cutaway van cab meets the overhand above the cab. I've just been tucking it back in after every trip.


    I have nowhere to tuck mine in. It is about a one inch wide vinyl strip that is taped over the seam where the back cap meets the sidewall. The vinyl strip has two very narrow strips of two sided tape which sticks it to the surface, but the tape has weathered and lost its "stickiness" so it comes loose easily. Looking for a solution to re-stick it that is better than the standard foam two sided tape which doesn't hold up and is too wide to begin with. I am going to order some of the Eternabond two sided tape and give it a try unless someone has a better suggestion.

    I have a greyhawk that shares many constructions techniques with the granite ridge. I looked at my MH but can't see what you're describing. Can you post some pics of the problem?